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1Later the Lord chose 72 other followers and sent them out two by two to every town and village where he was about to go.[#10.1 Some manuscripts have “70.” According to Jewish tradition, there were 70 nations on earth. But the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament has “72” in place of “70.” Jesus probably chose this number of followers to show that his message was for everyone in the world.]
2He said to them:[#Mt 9.37,38.]
17When the 72 followers returned, they were excited and said, “Lord, even the demons obeyed when we spoke in your name!”[#10.17 See the note at 10.1.]
18Jesus told them:
21At that same time, Jesus felt the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, and he said:[#10.21 Some manuscripts have “his spirit.”]
23Jesus then turned to his disciples and said to them in private, “You are really blessed to see what you see!
24Many prophets and kings were eager to see what you see and to hear what you hear. But I tell you they did not see or hear.”
25An expert in the Law of Moses stood up and asked Jesus a question to see what he would say. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to have eternal life?”[#Mt 22.35-40; Mk 12.28-34.]
26Jesus answered, “What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?”
27The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself.’ ”[#Dt 6.5; Lv 19.18.]
28Jesus said, “You have given the right answer. If you do this, you will have eternal life.”[#Lv 18.5.]
29But the man wanted to show that he knew what he was talking about. So he asked Jesus, “Who are my neighbors?”
30Jesus replied:
36Then Jesus asked, “Which one of these three people was a real neighbor to the man who was beaten up by robbers?”
37The expert in the Law of Moses answered, “The one who showed pity.”
Jesus said, “Go and do the same!”
38The Lord and his disciples were traveling along and came to a village. When they got there, a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.[#Jn 11.1,2.]
39She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said.
40Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn't it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!”
41The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things,
42but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”